Basic Civil Litigation

Giving paralegal students everything they need to understand civil litigation - in the office, during the discovery, and through trial and appeal. This Basic Civil Litigation provides a comprehensive overview of the role of the paralegal in civil litigation. Be sure to notice these learning aids: Thorough explanation of all the basics of litigation,written at the level of the beginner in a conversational tone; Well-structured text covers all the typical material in the basic course without overwhelming students; Frequent illustrations and forms provide realistic examples of litigation practice; Practical, common-sense considerations for paralegals are highlighted as appropriate; The author explains difficult concepts in special boxed sections; Two sample cases are used throughout the tex to provide coherent examples for students; Scrupulously revised to reflect all changes to the law since publication of the previous edition; More material on ethics and internet/computer technology; Practical issues boxes edited for timelines and usefulness.